July Talk: Love Lives Here Directed by Brittany Farhat
Remember Never Before Tour On Now
Watch The Official Trailer Below
Fresh off the euphoric two-night Massey Hall launch of the Remember Never Before North American tour, which picks up in Victoria, BC tonight, July Talk announce their first feature documentary, July Talk: Love Lives Here. The film, by first-time director Brittany Farhat, will premiere at Hot Docs this May.
A natural project for a band that has built a compelling and artful visual world alongside their award-winning, chart-topping catalogue, July Talk: Love Lives Here asks a fundamental question: What is essential in a time of upheaval? Farhat documented the months of panic and epiphany in the leadup to July Talk’s lauded Drive-In Shows of 2020, and with the help of unreleased archival footage spanning a decade, follows the thoughtful group of artists to a crossroads of identity and circumstance.
July Talk: Love Lives Here balances the raw spontaneity of July Talk’s live performances with the intimacy of closed-circuit interactions – phone conversations and backstage moments that go unseen by fans – against a backdrop of ten years of band history.
Produced by Danuta in association with Good Job Hi Five and distributed by levelFILM, July Talk: Love Lives Here premieres at Hot Docs in May 2023. See screening details and ticket link below.
Hot Docs Screening Details:
PREMIERE: May 3, 8:30pm, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
ENCORE SCREENING: May 5, 9:00pm, TIFF Bell Lightbox
July Talk is a three-time JUNO Award winning band from Toronto, Canada. They have toured the world for the last decade with purpose and poise, delivering churning and fiercely physical performances at every turn. From their iconic sold out stands at Massey Hall to unforgettable appearances at festivals like Wayhome and Field Trip, the band has a storied history with their hometown.
As the recipients of the Hi-Fidelity Prism Prize award in 2017, given to a recording artist who has used video art to represent their work in a consistently creative and innovative way, the band is made up of filmmakers and performance artists.
ABOUT BRITTANY FARHAT
Brittany Farhat (she/they) is a Lebanese-Canadian filmmaker from Grand Bend, Ontario. After a childhood dream of working behind the camera lead her through film school, Brittany landed a job in post production on Guillermo Del Toro’s Crimson Peak.
An avid music lover, Farhat has been documenting the Toronto music scene for over a decade since. Filming and archiving hundreds of rock shows and DIY events, Brittany is known by every band in the city as an inspiring force and a true music fan. Dedicated to empowering other women in front and behind the camera, Brittany has spent her adult life cultivating inclusive creative spaces.
Brittany lives and works with their partner Matthew Fong at their multi-disciplinary studio and production company, Good Job Hi Five. Her first feature documentary July Talk: Love Lives Here premieres at Hot Docs Festival in 2023.
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“A queer anthem for new generations to come.” – Elle Magazine
Photo credit: Katie Clarke
Six Shooter is delighted to welcome T. Thomason to the label roster with new music planned for 2023. A singularly talented, multi-hyphenated performer on stage and screen, Halifax-based T. Thomason is rightly on the radar as an important artist to be heard, for his songs and his perspective. Honest, vulnerable yet firmly standing his ground, T. Thomason is ready to meet what’s ahead with uncommon composure and creative energy.
“This next chapter with Six Shooter has already pushed me to new discoveries about myself and my music. I’m so excited to continue the journey with their stellar team and share the new tunes with the world,” says Thomason. “The songs I’m working on are labours of love in every sense. I hope that will come through and wrap people up.”
As featured in Elle’s Canadian Artists to Watch in 2023, Thomason has started the year strong with his SXSW debut, his turn in new tv series Sullivan’s Crossing (airing on CTV), and this week, he appears on CBC Q to mark International Transgender Day of Visibility. T. Thomason joins host Tom Power to discuss his cover of “Lovers in a Dangerous Time,” how T. has reimagined the classic as a new queer anthem, and the role the song played in signing his new record deal.
“I was blown away by T.’s striking interpretation of that song,” says Six Shooter Records President Shauna de Cartier. “I’ve since gotten to know T. and I believe that the music and the perspectives that he has to share will make the world a better place. We are thrilled to be a part of his journey.”
ABOUT T. THOMASON
Thoughtful and true, T. Thomason’s songs shine through the darkness in the world. Since he began releasing music as a teenager, Halifax-based Thomason has been on a journey of discovery. Lead by curiosity as his way of being, Thomason approaches songwriting as a commitment to “Say tough things tenderly,” a practice that reveals an impressive depth of wisdom, clarity and courage in the young artist. Thomason’s attentive, confident presence is felt in all aspects of his music, in songs that build from ballad to banger, in songs that balance confession, confrontation and resolution, in songs that lay it all bare. Highly recommended for sweet bbs in their truest colours, and specifically guaranteed for fans of MUNA, Maggie Rogers, Troye Sivan and Kim Petras.
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Founded in 2000, Six Shooter Records is a full-service music universe with label, publishing and management companies built on a mandate of working with artists committed to a lifetime career in music. Our primary goal is artistic excellence. With over 20 years of experience, Six Shooter pushes the boundaries of art and innovation with a critically acclaimed roster that defies classification, a growing team that values integrity, expertise and professional advancement, and a steadfast commitment to artist development and longevity. Six Shooter Records is headquartered in Toronto, read our full land acknowledgement here and our Code of Practise here.
Ours is a fast-paced, friendly environment with an enterprising culture. We seek a new member of our marketing team, who will be key in performing day-to-day social media duties. Responsibilities will be as follows:
Build and execute strategy and development of marketing plans for priority label projects. This includes: developing and executing contesting and promotions, coordinating and managing influencer marketing, executing social media content strategies etc.
Build and execute online advertising and other digital marketing initiatives on a variety of platforms (Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, Reddit etc..)
Curate and execute consistent, meaningful and original content on all social media platforms for both the company and the artists. This includes writing social media copy and formatting existing graphics and video creative into various formats for digital and print campaigns. This also includes creating, editing, and enhancing short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
Execute the critical paths for pre-release and day-of-release as indicated by the Director of Digital Marketing and Strategy. This includes: asset requests and approvals, banner and profile picture swaps, YouTube video tagging, Linktree and Linkfire updates etc.
Consistently stay up to date and report best practices and emerging trends in social media and marketing; apply findings to ongoing campaigns as well as artist and company accounts.
Execute community engagement on artist and company socials (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Discord, NetEase, etc.). This includes communicating with social media followers via direct messages, responding to comments/retweets in a timely manner.
Update and manage Six Shooter Record’s online properties as requested. This includes: curating and sharing Spotify playlists, refreshing Spotify Six Shooter Essentials playlist during releases, updating Six Shooter Records news section and artists websites, as well as writing, assembling and sending out company newsletters as needed.
Scrape and gather analytics from social media platforms, websites and marketing initiatives for reporting purposes.
Assist with grant applications and completions for both the label and management clients as requested. Including but not limited to proofing copy, gathering marketing material examples, and collaborating on marketing development plans.
Other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience related to marketing for 2+ years
Proficiency with top social media platforms (e.g, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
Proficiency in digital advertising platforms (Meta Business Suite, TikTok Business Center, Google Ads…)
Tech-savvy
Video editing and graphic design (AfterEffects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro…)
Excellent creative copywriting skills
Resourceful team player, a self-starter and risk-taker
Passionate about music, social media and content creation
Exceptional attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize, while staying ahead of deadlines in a fast-moving environment
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, willing to pitch in whenever needed
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Optimistic with positive energy and outlook
NICE TO HAVES & ATTRIBUTES:
Experience in the music industry for 2+ years
Education related to the music business, digital marketing, or communications.
Knowledge of Adobe Suite products, Monday.com and Notion
Podcasting and/or Discord experience
Additional Languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, etc…)
Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, Dropbox, Slack, E-Clincher, MailChimp, Meta Business Suite and YouTube Studio.
JOB SPECS:
Position: Marketing Manager
Reporting to: Director of Digital Strategy & Marketing
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Location: Toronto-based exclusively. Six Shooter is currently experimenting with an office/WFH hybrid model, subject to change as the world evolves.
Compensation: Annual salary range from $45,000-$55,000 to be determined commensurate with experience, and health benefits.
Application Deadline: April 15th, 2023
Start Date: Mid May 2023
No phone calls please.
Click here to apply and please attach a resume and cover letter in one PDF in the Resume upload section.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, especially from people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, differently abled, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview.
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Today William Prince shares two more songs from Stand in the Joy, including “Goldie Hawn,” an ode to the beauty, talent and grace of great women, and one in particular, and “Easier and Harder,” an homage to John Prine.
“’Easier and Harder’ is about giving love a chance to mature,” says Prince. “The lessons we learn when we get past the honeymoon stage. The benefits of not giving up and getting to love someone entirely; not only for their strengths but their shortcomings as well. There’s a comedy to it that I feel gives a peek into what long-term love is like. Live and learn. Give and take.”
Since the announcement of new album Stand in the Joy, William Prince has been on the move, making his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in February. As told to CTV, to perform on the historic stage was a milestone in many ways. “To go there and be a representative of the Peguis First Nation, of Canada our home nation, and to go step on that legendary stage – it’s about as big as it gets for a songwriter and singer,” he said.
It doesn’t stop there. In addition to recent shows in NYC, LA and Nashville, Prince has also taped a forthcoming CBS Saturday session, which airs March 11, 2023. He next travels to Austin for a series of SXSW performances, including a special performance at Potluck, Luck Reunion’s annual fundraising dinner for Farm Aid. Later this Spring Prince will join The War and Treaty’s tour across the USA, see full tour dates below.
Prince is as busy at home. Tomorrow, Saturday, March 4, he performs at the Winnipeg Jets game as part of important Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC) Night programming that includes the Jets and Oilers wearing Indigenized sweaters, Plains Cree broadcast and more. Read on about WASAC Night and Follow Your Dreams Day initiatives here.
Stand in the Joy, produced by Dave Cobb, arrives April 14, 2023.
TOUR DATES:
AUSTIN, TX: SXSW, Mar 15-17
LOUISVILLE, KY: Headliners Music Hall, Apr 13*
ST. LOUIS, MO: Old Rock House, April 14*
DAVENPORT, IA: Raccoon Motel, Apr 15*
MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Fine Line, Apr 16*
CHICAGO, IL: SPACE, Apr 19*
GRAND RAPIDS, MI: The Stache, Apr 20*
DETROIT, MI: El Club, Apr 21*
COLUMBUS, OH: A&R Bar, Apr 22*
CLEVELAND, OH: House of Blues-Cambridge Room, Apr 23*
BUFFALO, NY: 9th Ward, Apr 25*
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT: Higher Ground, Apr 28*
ROCKLAND, ME: The Strand Theatre, Apr 30*
HAMDEN, CT: Space Ballroom, May 2*
NEW YORK, NY: Bowery Ballroom, May 3*
ARDMORE, PA: Ardmore Music Hall, May 5*
WASHINGTON, DC: Union Stage, May 6*
CHARLOTTE, NC: Visulite Theatre, May 9*
DURHAM, NC: Carolina Theatre, May 10*
KNOXVILLE, TN: Bijou Theatre, May 11*
NASHVILLE, TN: Brooklyn Bowl, May 13*
*w/ The War and Treaty
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We’re excited to announce our @sxsw showcase featuring N’famady Kouyaté, T. Thomason, Skye Wallace, Mauvey, Boy Golden, and William Prince.The showcase will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, at the Swan Dive bar in Austin. Tickets are available via SXSW’s website here. For more info, check out our event page here.
NQ Arbuckle announces Love Songs For The Long Game, a new album out May 19, 2023. To introduce the collection, the two-time JUNO Award nominees share a new song “No Hands Bicycle,” today. In more Spring news, NQ Arbuckle joins Whitehorse’s tour with shows across Ontario in May-June, 2023.
New song “No Hands Bicycle” is a fitting official introduction to the collection as a whole, a reminder that it’s never too late to pick up where you left off. A commitment to perseverance, “No Hands Bicycle” opts to keep on swimming against the tide. What other choice is there?
The album’s title track was first released in April 22, 2020 in response to the circumstances. As it turned out, the long game hadn’t even started yet; it was only the beginning. An evergreen ode to sticking together through thick and thin, the song remains a potent balm for navigating uncertainties large and small. Now, from this vantage the song, and now album title, bears out, landing somewhere between an astute mantra for the times and self-fulfilling prophecy.
Listen to “No Hands Bicycle” and “Love Songs For The Long Game” here.
On their fifth album, NQ Arbuckle reunite with Luke Doucet, who produced their now-classic Six Shooter Records debut. Reassuringly familiar, if a little bit flashier, the album’s blend of roots rock with new additions of banjo and synths find NQ Arbuckle in fine form. Not fully nostalgic, not simply regretful, Love Songs For The Long Game is for those who seek balance between constancy and recklessness, between last call and first light.
Six Shooter Records will release Love Songs For The Long Game on May 19, 2023.
TOUR DATES:
SARNIA, ON: Imperial Theatre, May 18*
HIGHGATE, ON: Mary Webb Centre, May 19*
MEAFORD, ON: Meaford Hall, May 24*
LONDON, ON: Aeolian Hall, May 25*
GUELPH, ON: Royal City Church, May 26*
PETERBOROUGH, ON: Market Hall, May 28*
HAMILTON, ON: Bridgeworks, Smokestack 2023*
RIDGEWAY, ON: The Sanctuary, May 31*
PARIS, ON: Dominion Telegraph, June 1*
KINGSTON, ON: Blu Martini, June 2*
OTTAWA, ON: NAC, June 3*
PARRY SOUND, ON: Stockey Centre, June 4*
TORONTO, ON: TD Music Hall, June 15* + 16*
*w/ Whitehorse
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The Dead South announce that they’ll be returning to the US this summer with Corb Lund. Tickets are on sale now, grab yours here.
TOUR DATES
Nashville, TN: Ryman Auditorium, July 7
Louisville, KY: Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, July 8
Chicago, IL: The Vic Theatre, July 9
Milwaukee, WI: The Rave / Eagles Club, July 10
Chesterfield, MO: The Factory, July 12
Des Moines, IA: Lauridsen Amphitheater, July 13
Whitefish, MT: Under The Big Sky Festival, July 16
Portland, OR: McMenamins Grand Lodge, July 18
Cheyenne, WY: The Lincoln, July 21
Dillon, CO: Dillon Amphitheater, July 22
Tao, NM: Taos Mesa Brewing, July 23
Tucson, AZ: Rialto Theatre, July 25
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William Prince is not waiting. Not holding his breath, not keeping score, not wishing for what he doesn’t have or hoping for better days. From where he stands, those better days are here. The time to let happiness in, to welcome the good things it brings and to enjoy the good times it makes, is now. Not one day. Today.
William Prince’s new album is a declaration of joy, an active and energized mind and bodystate. This is what joy feels like, for William. It’s all around. Leading with gratitude, Prince offers his perspective on what it feels like, for him, to love and be loved wholeheartedly. “This record shines a light on one of my greatest sources of strength and happiness: her.” This is Stand in the Joy.
While memory is what shapes our concept of time, dwelling in the past prevents us from moving beyond old, bad habits that keep breaking connections. In “When You Miss Someone,” which introduces the new album, Prince describes the physical hallmarks of longing. You might not relate exactly to Prince’s example: “you can stand in front of the Eiffel Tower and wish you were in Winnipeg,” but you know the feeling. The twist, Prince’s realization, is that this is just a feeling, and it need not hold you back. Alongside also comes “Tanqueray,” a song that captures the head rush of new love, the kind that sets larger things-including the story of this album-in motion. “I want to be like Johnny Cash, an artist for the people,” says William. And the people drink Tanqueray.
Pre-save “Stand in the Joy” out April 14 2023, and listen to the first two singles off the album here.
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“‘When You Stop’ captures everything about the band that we love.” – NPR World Cafe
“Masterfully inventive.” – KUTX
“July Talk doesn’t just stake a claim to the beginning of 2023 to kick off the year on the right foot, they may have set the standard of expectation for it.” – Nanobot
July Talk marks the release of Remember Never Before with a lyric video for “When You Stop,” hand-drawn and animated by band co-leads Leah and Peter. “When You Stop,” a swirling cyclone of a song, is about courage. A chase scene, a jump cut, a monster in the room: “When You Stop” plunges straight into the pit of your stomach.
With “When You Stop” and the album as a whole, July Talk asks some tough questions: What did you miss? What did you face? Who are you now? Remember Never Before is an album about not taking for granted the opportunity to bring people together and be with your community. It’s an album of matter over mind. Instincts. Guts. Radical acceptance of who we are; giant hopefulness for who we can be.
Remember Never Before thrashes against the conditions (conditioning) and goes harder and heavier than ever before, with relentless riffs and driving percussion whipping up a frenzy around Peter and Leah’s ecstatic, elastic voices. This is what happens when you say what you feel. This is also what happens when you add a second drummer.
Cathartic in its observance of change, Remember Never Before is July Talk, now.
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Whitehorse Rides High with I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying Classic Country Turn Arrives Today with 4-Star Reviews Spring Ontario Tour on Sale Now
“Weepy, funny, hooky, bouncy and lovely.” – Associated Press
“It’s a lot of really charming country songs in the spirit of a lot of the great country records of the 70s. This is a really, really strong record.” – NPR Music
January 13, 2023 – Award-winning Canadian duo Whitehorse—Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet—just released their eighth LP, I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying, leaving no emotional, personal, fantastical, or political stone unturned. The new albumfinds the pair venturing deeper into classic country music touchstones than ever before; a move that is both a homecoming and an evolution of their sound. A twist on the ever-present “pandemic album,” Whitehorse distilled and transcended the gloom and uncertainty of the time with a collection about heartbreak and loyalty; shaking things up and hunkering down. The resulting twelve-song collection is playful yet profound; masterfully simple and timeless—and is out today on Six Shooter Records surprising and charming critics and fans alike.
Stream or purchaseI’m Not Crying, You’re Crying today at this link, where you can listen to fan favorites like “Division 5,” “If The Loneliness Don’t Kill Me,” and new tracks like “Bet The Farm,” which is a chapel-ready ode to loving love.
In addition to the release of I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying, Whitehorse have just announced an early summer tour that begins on May 18th at Sarnia, Ontario’s Imperial Theatre, and UK fans can catch the duo live later this month from Jan. 26-28 for UK Americana Week. A full list of tour dates can be found at whitehorsemusic.ca/live.
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Six Shooter Records is thrilled to announce we will be hosting a songwriter’s circle at AmericanaUK, titled “Keep The Wild Flowers Blooming.”
The event will feature two Six Shooter artists — William Prince and Whitehorse — and the brilliant musicians Allison Russell and Elles Bailey will fill out the format.
The songwriter’s circle will also be hosted by legendary DJ and friend of Six Shooter “Whispering” Bob Harris, who’ll speak as each artist takes it in turns to perform new and old material alike.
The event will take place in the Hackney Picturehouse in Hackney, London, on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
High art / short form video: “Certain Father” mini films out now. Watch here
July Talk mark December 21, the longest night of the year, with “Repeat,” from forthcoming album Remember Never Before. “Repeat” is a worry stone, a meditation on the decisions we make and the reasons we make them.
In recent years, July Talk has released a cover song on the winter solstice, a collection that now includes selections from FKA Twigs and James, Floyd Red Crow Westerman and Mclusky. The through line, true for “Repeat” too, is these are songs that wipe the slate clean, songs that shimmer with beauty and defiance, and songs that set the space for reflection as the earth tilts.
The sounds of Remember Never Before, coming January 20, 2023, careen from the urgent agitation of “After This,” described by BBC6’s Steve Lamacq as “impatient and fidgety,” to the angular dissonance of “Certain Father,” a song that meets aggression with compassion and challenges gendered polarities.
The themes of “Certain Father” inform a new micro film series, a set of six explosive mini episodes in which July Talk bring their high concept visual work into the short form video era. Directed by Nadia Tan, the micro films explore the choice of tenderness over violence as rituals of understanding each other. Watch the “Certain Father” series here.
Remember Never Before arrives Jan 20, 2023.
TOUR DATES
TORONTO, ON: Massey Hall, Mar 10* + 11*
AUSTIN, TX: SXSW, Mar 10-19
VICTORIA, BC: Royal Theatre, Mar 28*
VANCOUVER, BC: Commodore Ballroom, Mar 30*
CALGARY, AB: Grey Eagle Event Centre, Apr 1*
EDMONTON, AB: Winspear Centre, Apr 4*
SASKATOON, SK: O’Brian’s Event Centre, Apr 5*
WINNIPEG, MB: Burton Cummings Theatre, Apr 6*
LONDON, ON: London Music Hall, Apr 9*
OTTAWA, ON: NAC, Southam Hall, Apr 10*
MONTREAL, QC: MTELUS, Apr 11*
QUÉBEC, QC: Impérial Bell, Apr 12+
HALIFAX, NS: Light House Arts Centre, Apr 14+
MONCTON, NB: Tide & Boar Gastropub, Apr 15+
* w/ Crown Lands
+ w/ Nyssa
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July Talk Announce Documentary with Hot Docs Premiere
/in NEWS /by SarahJuly Talk: Love Lives Here Directed by Brittany Farhat
Remember Never Before Tour On Now
Watch The Official Trailer Below
Fresh off the euphoric two-night Massey Hall launch of the Remember Never Before North American tour, which picks up in Victoria, BC tonight, July Talk announce their first feature documentary, July Talk: Love Lives Here. The film, by first-time director Brittany Farhat, will premiere at Hot Docs this May.
A natural project for a band that has built a compelling and artful visual world alongside their award-winning, chart-topping catalogue, July Talk: Love Lives Here asks a fundamental question: What is essential in a time of upheaval? Farhat documented the months of panic and epiphany in the leadup to July Talk’s lauded Drive-In Shows of 2020, and with the help of unreleased archival footage spanning a decade, follows the thoughtful group of artists to a crossroads of identity and circumstance.
July Talk: Love Lives Here balances the raw spontaneity of July Talk’s live performances with the intimacy of closed-circuit interactions – phone conversations and backstage moments that go unseen by fans – against a backdrop of ten years of band history.
Produced by Danuta in association with Good Job Hi Five and distributed by levelFILM, July Talk: Love Lives Here premieres at Hot Docs in May 2023. See screening details and ticket link below.
Hot Docs Screening Details:
PREMIERE: May 3, 8:30pm, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
ENCORE SCREENING: May 5, 9:00pm, TIFF Bell Lightbox
Tickets and details here.
REMEMBER NEVER BEFORE TOUR DATES
VICTORIA, BC: Royal Theatre, Mar 28*
VANCOUVER, BC: Commodore Ballroom, Mar 29* + 30*
CALGARY, AB: Grey Eagle Event Centre, Apr 1*
EDMONTON, AB: Winspear Centre, Apr 4*
SASKATOON, SK: Coors Event Centre, Apr 5*
WINNIPEG, MB: Burton Cummings Theatre, Apr 6*
LONDON, ON: London Music Hall, Apr 9*
OTTAWA, ON: NAC, Southam Hall, Apr 10*
MONTREAL, QC: MTELUS, Apr 11*
QUÉBEC, QC: Impérial Bell, Apr 12+
HALIFAX, NS: Light House Arts Centre, Apr 14+
MONCTON, NB: Tide & Boar Gastropub, Apr 15+
BURLINGTON, VT: Higher Ground, Apr 17^
CAMBRIDGE, MA: The Middle East, Apr 18^
NEW YORK, NY: Mercury Lounge, Apr 20^
PHILADELPHIA, PA: Milkboy, Apr 21^
WASHINGTON, DC: Songbyrd Music House, Apr 22^
LOUIS, MO: Blueberry Hill, Apr 24^
MINNEAPOLIS, MN: 7th St. Entry, Apr 25^
CHICAGO, IL: Subterranean, Apr 27~
DETROIT, MI: The Shelter, Apr 28~
BUFFALO, NY: Town Ballroom, Apr 29~
SARNIA, ON: Block Party 2023, Sept 9 w/ The Beaches
* w/ Crown Lands
+w/ Nyssa
^ w/ Mauvey
~ w/ Daniel Romano’s Outfit
For tickets and show details, visit julytalk.com
ABOUT JULY TALK
July Talk is a three-time JUNO Award winning band from Toronto, Canada. They have toured the world for the last decade with purpose and poise, delivering churning and fiercely physical performances at every turn. From their iconic sold out stands at Massey Hall to unforgettable appearances at festivals like Wayhome and Field Trip, the band has a storied history with their hometown.
As the recipients of the Hi-Fidelity Prism Prize award in 2017, given to a recording artist who has used video art to represent their work in a consistently creative and innovative way, the band is made up of filmmakers and performance artists.
ABOUT BRITTANY FARHAT
Brittany Farhat (she/they) is a Lebanese-Canadian filmmaker from Grand Bend, Ontario. After a childhood dream of working behind the camera lead her through film school, Brittany landed a job in post production on Guillermo Del Toro’s Crimson Peak.
An avid music lover, Farhat has been documenting the Toronto music scene for over a decade since. Filming and archiving hundreds of rock shows and DIY events, Brittany is known by every band in the city as an inspiring force and a true music fan. Dedicated to empowering other women in front and behind the camera, Brittany has spent her adult life cultivating inclusive creative spaces.
Brittany lives and works with their partner Matthew Fong at their multi-disciplinary studio and production company, Good Job Hi Five. Her first feature documentary July Talk: Love Lives Here premieres at Hot Docs Festival in 2023.
Dazzled by the Beauty of It All: Six Shooter Welcomes T. Thomason to the Label
/in NEWS /by SarahT. Thomason Appears on CBC Q on Friday, Mar 31 to Discuss Breakthrough Cover on International Transgender Day of Visibility
Watch “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” Here.
“A queer anthem for new generations to come.” – Elle Magazine
Photo credit: Katie Clarke
Six Shooter is delighted to welcome T. Thomason to the label roster with new music planned for 2023. A singularly talented, multi-hyphenated performer on stage and screen, Halifax-based T. Thomason is rightly on the radar as an important artist to be heard, for his songs and his perspective. Honest, vulnerable yet firmly standing his ground, T. Thomason is ready to meet what’s ahead with uncommon composure and creative energy.
“This next chapter with Six Shooter has already pushed me to new discoveries about myself and my music. I’m so excited to continue the journey with their stellar team and share the new tunes with the world,” says Thomason. “The songs I’m working on are labours of love in every sense. I hope that will come through and wrap people up.”
As featured in Elle’s Canadian Artists to Watch in 2023, Thomason has started the year strong with his SXSW debut, his turn in new tv series Sullivan’s Crossing (airing on CTV), and this week, he appears on CBC Q to mark International Transgender Day of Visibility. T. Thomason joins host Tom Power to discuss his cover of “Lovers in a Dangerous Time,” how T. has reimagined the classic as a new queer anthem, and the role the song played in signing his new record deal.
“I was blown away by T.’s striking interpretation of that song,” says Six Shooter Records President Shauna de Cartier. “I’ve since gotten to know T. and I believe that the music and the perspectives that he has to share will make the world a better place. We are thrilled to be a part of his journey.”
ABOUT T. THOMASON
Thoughtful and true, T. Thomason’s songs shine through the darkness in the world. Since he began releasing music as a teenager, Halifax-based Thomason has been on a journey of discovery. Lead by curiosity as his way of being, Thomason approaches songwriting as a commitment to “Say tough things tenderly,” a practice that reveals an impressive depth of wisdom, clarity and courage in the young artist. Thomason’s attentive, confident presence is felt in all aspects of his music, in songs that build from ballad to banger, in songs that balance confession, confrontation and resolution, in songs that lay it all bare. Highly recommended for sweet bbs in their truest colours, and specifically guaranteed for fans of MUNA, Maggie Rogers, Troye Sivan and Kim Petras.
WE’RE HIRING A MARKETING MANAGER
/in NEWS /by Cormac O'BrienFounded in 2000, Six Shooter Records is a full-service music universe with label, publishing and management companies built on a mandate of working with artists committed to a lifetime career in music. Our primary goal is artistic excellence. With over 20 years of experience, Six Shooter pushes the boundaries of art and innovation with a critically acclaimed roster that defies classification, a growing team that values integrity, expertise and professional advancement, and a steadfast commitment to artist development and longevity. Six Shooter Records is headquartered in Toronto, read our full land acknowledgement here and our Code of Practise here.
Ours is a fast-paced, friendly environment with an enterprising culture. We seek a new member of our marketing team, who will be key in performing day-to-day social media duties. Responsibilities will be as follows:
REQUIREMENTS:
NICE TO HAVES & ATTRIBUTES:
JOB SPECS:
Position: Marketing Manager
Reporting to: Director of Digital Strategy & Marketing
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Location: Toronto-based exclusively. Six Shooter is currently experimenting with an office/WFH hybrid model, subject to change as the world evolves.
Compensation: Annual salary range from $45,000-$55,000 to be determined commensurate with experience, and health benefits.
Application Deadline: April 15th, 2023
Start Date: Mid May 2023
No phone calls please.
Click here to apply and please attach a resume and cover letter in one PDF in the Resume upload section.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, especially from people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, differently abled, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview.
William Prince Shares ‘Goldie Hawn’ and ‘Easier and Harder’ Today
/in NEWS /by Kara BrownToday William Prince shares two more songs from Stand in the Joy, including “Goldie Hawn,” an ode to the beauty, talent and grace of great women, and one in particular, and “Easier and Harder,” an homage to John Prine.
“’Easier and Harder’ is about giving love a chance to mature,” says Prince. “The lessons we learn when we get past the honeymoon stage. The benefits of not giving up and getting to love someone entirely; not only for their strengths but their shortcomings as well. There’s a comedy to it that I feel gives a peek into what long-term love is like. Live and learn. Give and take.”
Listen to the new songs here.
Since the announcement of new album Stand in the Joy, William Prince has been on the move, making his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in February. As told to CTV, to perform on the historic stage was a milestone in many ways. “To go there and be a representative of the Peguis First Nation, of Canada our home nation, and to go step on that legendary stage – it’s about as big as it gets for a songwriter and singer,” he said.
It doesn’t stop there. In addition to recent shows in NYC, LA and Nashville, Prince has also taped a forthcoming CBS Saturday session, which airs March 11, 2023. He next travels to Austin for a series of SXSW performances, including a special performance at Potluck, Luck Reunion’s annual fundraising dinner for Farm Aid. Later this Spring Prince will join The War and Treaty’s tour across the USA, see full tour dates below.
Prince is as busy at home. Tomorrow, Saturday, March 4, he performs at the Winnipeg Jets game as part of important Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC) Night programming that includes the Jets and Oilers wearing Indigenized sweaters, Plains Cree broadcast and more. Read on about WASAC Night and Follow Your Dreams Day initiatives here.
Stand in the Joy, produced by Dave Cobb, arrives April 14, 2023.
TOUR DATES:
AUSTIN, TX: SXSW, Mar 15-17
LOUISVILLE, KY: Headliners Music Hall, Apr 13*
ST. LOUIS, MO: Old Rock House, April 14*
DAVENPORT, IA: Raccoon Motel, Apr 15*
MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Fine Line, Apr 16*
CHICAGO, IL: SPACE, Apr 19*
GRAND RAPIDS, MI: The Stache, Apr 20*
DETROIT, MI: El Club, Apr 21*
COLUMBUS, OH: A&R Bar, Apr 22*
CLEVELAND, OH: House of Blues-Cambridge Room, Apr 23*
BUFFALO, NY: 9th Ward, Apr 25*
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT: Higher Ground, Apr 28*
ROCKLAND, ME: The Strand Theatre, Apr 30*
HAMDEN, CT: Space Ballroom, May 2*
NEW YORK, NY: Bowery Ballroom, May 3*
ARDMORE, PA: Ardmore Music Hall, May 5*
WASHINGTON, DC: Union Stage, May 6*
CHARLOTTE, NC: Visulite Theatre, May 9*
DURHAM, NC: Carolina Theatre, May 10*
KNOXVILLE, TN: Bijou Theatre, May 11*
NASHVILLE, TN: Brooklyn Bowl, May 13*
*w/ The War and Treaty
SIX SHOOTER ANNOUNCES SHOWCASE AT SXSW 2023
/in NEWS /by Cormac O'BrienWe’re excited to announce our @sxsw showcase featuring N’famady Kouyaté, T. Thomason, Skye Wallace, Mauvey, Boy Golden, and William Prince.The showcase will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, at the Swan Dive bar in Austin. Tickets are available via SXSW’s website here. For more info, check out our event page here.
NQ Arbuckle Releases New Single “No Hands Bicycle”
/in NEWS /by Kara BrownNQ Arbuckle announces Love Songs For The Long Game, a new album out May 19, 2023. To introduce the collection, the two-time JUNO Award nominees share a new song “No Hands Bicycle,” today. In more Spring news, NQ Arbuckle joins Whitehorse’s tour with shows across Ontario in May-June, 2023.
New song “No Hands Bicycle” is a fitting official introduction to the collection as a whole, a reminder that it’s never too late to pick up where you left off. A commitment to perseverance, “No Hands Bicycle” opts to keep on swimming against the tide. What other choice is there?
The album’s title track was first released in April 22, 2020 in response to the circumstances. As it turned out, the long game hadn’t even started yet; it was only the beginning. An evergreen ode to sticking together through thick and thin, the song remains a potent balm for navigating uncertainties large and small. Now, from this vantage the song, and now album title, bears out, landing somewhere between an astute mantra for the times and self-fulfilling prophecy.
Listen to “No Hands Bicycle” and “Love Songs For The Long Game” here.
On their fifth album, NQ Arbuckle reunite with Luke Doucet, who produced their now-classic Six Shooter Records debut. Reassuringly familiar, if a little bit flashier, the album’s blend of roots rock with new additions of banjo and synths find NQ Arbuckle in fine form. Not fully nostalgic, not simply regretful, Love Songs For The Long Game is for those who seek balance between constancy and recklessness, between last call and first light.
Six Shooter Records will release Love Songs For The Long Game on May 19, 2023.
TOUR DATES:
SARNIA, ON: Imperial Theatre, May 18*
HIGHGATE, ON: Mary Webb Centre, May 19*
MEAFORD, ON: Meaford Hall, May 24*
LONDON, ON: Aeolian Hall, May 25*
GUELPH, ON: Royal City Church, May 26*
PETERBOROUGH, ON: Market Hall, May 28*
HAMILTON, ON: Bridgeworks, Smokestack 2023*
RIDGEWAY, ON: The Sanctuary, May 31*
PARIS, ON: Dominion Telegraph, June 1*
KINGSTON, ON: Blu Martini, June 2*
OTTAWA, ON: NAC, June 3*
PARRY SOUND, ON: Stockey Centre, June 4*
TORONTO, ON: TD Music Hall, June 15* + 16*
*w/ Whitehorse
THE DEAD SOUTH ANNOUNCES US TOUR WITH CORB LUND
/in NEWS /by Kara BrownThe Dead South announce that they’ll be returning to the US this summer with Corb Lund. Tickets are on sale now, grab yours here.
TOUR DATES
Nashville, TN: Ryman Auditorium, July 7
Louisville, KY: Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, July 8
Chicago, IL: The Vic Theatre, July 9
Milwaukee, WI: The Rave / Eagles Club, July 10
Chesterfield, MO: The Factory, July 12
Des Moines, IA: Lauridsen Amphitheater, July 13
Whitefish, MT: Under The Big Sky Festival, July 16
Portland, OR: McMenamins Grand Lodge, July 18
Cheyenne, WY: The Lincoln, July 21
Dillon, CO: Dillon Amphitheater, July 22
Tao, NM: Taos Mesa Brewing, July 23
Tucson, AZ: Rialto Theatre, July 25
WILLIAM PRINCE RELEASES NEW SINGLES: ‘WHEN YOU MISS SOMEONE’ AND ‘TANQUERAY’
/in NEWS /by Kara BrownWilliam Prince is not waiting. Not holding his breath, not keeping score, not wishing for what he doesn’t have or hoping for better days. From where he stands, those better days are here. The time to let happiness in, to welcome the good things it brings and to enjoy the good times it makes, is now. Not one day. Today.
William Prince’s new album is a declaration of joy, an active and energized mind and bodystate. This is what joy feels like, for William. It’s all around. Leading with gratitude, Prince offers his perspective on what it feels like, for him, to love and be loved wholeheartedly. “This record shines a light on one of my greatest sources of strength and happiness: her.” This is Stand in the Joy.
While memory is what shapes our concept of time, dwelling in the past prevents us from moving beyond old, bad habits that keep breaking connections. In “When You Miss Someone,” which introduces the new album, Prince describes the physical hallmarks of longing. You might not relate exactly to Prince’s example: “you can stand in front of the Eiffel Tower and wish you were in Winnipeg,” but you know the feeling. The twist, Prince’s realization, is that this is just a feeling, and it need not hold you back. Alongside also comes “Tanqueray,” a song that captures the head rush of new love, the kind that sets larger things-including the story of this album-in motion. “I want to be like Johnny Cash, an artist for the people,” says William. And the people drink Tanqueray.
Pre-save “Stand in the Joy” out April 14 2023, and listen to the first two singles off the album here.
JULY TALK RELEASES NEW ALBUM: REMEMBER NEVER BEFORE
/in NEWS /by Kara BrownOn Remember Never Before, July Talk Asks: Who Are You Now?
New Album Out Today with Lyric Video for “When You Stop”.
Watch Here / Listen Now
“‘When You Stop’ captures everything about the band that we love.” – NPR World Cafe
“Masterfully inventive.” – KUTX
“July Talk doesn’t just stake a claim to the beginning of 2023 to kick off the year on the right foot, they may have set the standard of expectation for it.” – Nanobot
July Talk marks the release of Remember Never Before with a lyric video for “When You Stop,” hand-drawn and animated by band co-leads Leah and Peter. “When You Stop,” a swirling cyclone of a song, is about courage. A chase scene, a jump cut, a monster in the room: “When You Stop” plunges straight into the pit of your stomach.
With “When You Stop” and the album as a whole, July Talk asks some tough questions: What did you miss? What did you face? Who are you now? Remember Never Before is an album about not taking for granted the opportunity to bring people together and be with your community. It’s an album of matter over mind. Instincts. Guts. Radical acceptance of who we are; giant hopefulness for who we can be.
Remember Never Before thrashes against the conditions (conditioning) and goes harder and heavier than ever before, with relentless riffs and driving percussion whipping up a frenzy around Peter and Leah’s ecstatic, elastic voices. This is what happens when you say what you feel. This is also what happens when you add a second drummer.
Cathartic in its observance of change, Remember Never Before is July Talk, now.
Watch “When You Stop”
Watch “Certain Father” mini film series
Watch “After This”
WHITEHORSE RELEASES NEW ALBUM “I’M NOT CRYING, YOU’RE CRYING”
/in NEWS /by Kara BrownWhitehorse Rides High with I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying
Classic Country Turn Arrives Today with 4-Star Reviews Spring Ontario Tour on Sale Now
“Weepy, funny, hooky, bouncy and lovely.” – Associated Press
“It’s a lot of really charming country songs in the spirit of a lot of the great country records of the 70s. This is a really, really strong record.” – NPR Music
January 13, 2023 – Award-winning Canadian duo Whitehorse—Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet—just released their eighth LP, I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying, leaving no emotional, personal, fantastical, or political stone unturned. The new album finds the pair venturing deeper into classic country music touchstones than ever before; a move that is both a homecoming and an evolution of their sound. A twist on the ever-present “pandemic album,” Whitehorse distilled and transcended the gloom and uncertainty of the time with a collection about heartbreak and loyalty; shaking things up and hunkering down. The resulting twelve-song collection is playful yet profound; masterfully simple and timeless—and is out today on Six Shooter Records surprising and charming critics and fans alike.
Stream or purchase I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying today at this link, where you can listen to fan favorites like “Division 5,” “If The Loneliness Don’t Kill Me,” and new tracks like “Bet The Farm,” which is a chapel-ready ode to loving love.
In addition to the release of I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying, Whitehorse have just announced an early summer tour that begins on May 18th at Sarnia, Ontario’s Imperial Theatre, and UK fans can catch the duo live later this month from Jan. 26-28 for UK Americana Week. A full list of tour dates can be found at whitehorsemusic.ca/live.
SIX SHOOTER ANNOUNCES SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE AT AMERICANAUK
/in NEWS /by Cormac O'BrienSix Shooter Records is thrilled to announce we will be hosting a songwriter’s circle at AmericanaUK, titled “Keep The Wild Flowers Blooming.”
The event will feature two Six Shooter artists — William Prince and Whitehorse — and the brilliant musicians Allison Russell and Elles Bailey will fill out the format.
The songwriter’s circle will also be hosted by legendary DJ and friend of Six Shooter “Whispering” Bob Harris, who’ll speak as each artist takes it in turns to perform new and old material alike.
The event will take place in the Hackney Picturehouse in Hackney, London, on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
For more information, visit theamauk.org.
JULY TALK RELEASE NEW SINGLE “REPEAT”
/in NEWS /by Kara BrownForgive + Forget, Soothe + Reset: July Talk Release “Repeat”
Listen here
Remember Never Before out Jan 20, 2023
High art / short form video: “Certain Father” mini films out now. Watch here
July Talk mark December 21, the longest night of the year, with “Repeat,” from forthcoming album Remember Never Before. “Repeat” is a worry stone, a meditation on the decisions we make and the reasons we make them.
In recent years, July Talk has released a cover song on the winter solstice, a collection that now includes selections from FKA Twigs and James, Floyd Red Crow Westerman and Mclusky. The through line, true for “Repeat” too, is these are songs that wipe the slate clean, songs that shimmer with beauty and defiance, and songs that set the space for reflection as the earth tilts.
The sounds of Remember Never Before, coming January 20, 2023, careen from the urgent agitation of “After This,” described by BBC6’s Steve Lamacq as “impatient and fidgety,” to the angular dissonance of “Certain Father,” a song that meets aggression with compassion and challenges gendered polarities.
The themes of “Certain Father” inform a new micro film series, a set of six explosive mini episodes in which July Talk bring their high concept visual work into the short form video era. Directed by Nadia Tan, the micro films explore the choice of tenderness over violence as rituals of understanding each other. Watch the “Certain Father” series here.
Remember Never Before arrives Jan 20, 2023.
TOUR DATES
TORONTO, ON: Massey Hall, Mar 10* + 11*
AUSTIN, TX: SXSW, Mar 10-19
VICTORIA, BC: Royal Theatre, Mar 28*
VANCOUVER, BC: Commodore Ballroom, Mar 30*
CALGARY, AB: Grey Eagle Event Centre, Apr 1*
EDMONTON, AB: Winspear Centre, Apr 4*
SASKATOON, SK: O’Brian’s Event Centre, Apr 5*
WINNIPEG, MB: Burton Cummings Theatre, Apr 6*
LONDON, ON: London Music Hall, Apr 9*
OTTAWA, ON: NAC, Southam Hall, Apr 10*
MONTREAL, QC: MTELUS, Apr 11*
QUÉBEC, QC: Impérial Bell, Apr 12+
HALIFAX, NS: Light House Arts Centre, Apr 14+
MONCTON, NB: Tide & Boar Gastropub, Apr 15+
* w/ Crown Lands
+ w/ Nyssa